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Sun Dogs: Nature Continues to be Rad
A rare winter sky phenomenon—sun dogs—lit up the Minneapolis morning, reminding observers to slow down, look up and notice nature’s quiet displays.
When Neighbors Show up, Schools Like Emerson Thrive
How neighbors, volunteers and community partnerships help sustain Minneapolis public schools as budgets shrink and student needs grow.
How I Learned to Wake up Happy
A Dear Neighbor columnist reflects on a simple, daily resolution—“wake up happy”—and how conscious choices can lead to a more fulfilling life.
City Council Approves Funding for New Downtown Public Restrooms
City Council approves $700,000 plan to add portable, technology-enabled public restrooms along Nicollet Avenue in downtown Minneapolis.
Hennepin County Attorney Candidate Interviews
In 2026, Hennepin County will elect a new Attorney to replace Mary Moriarty who has chosen not to seek re-election. Paula Chesley was able to interview five of the six candidates.
Joyce Uptown Food Shelf Faces Unprecedented Need
Food shelves across Minneapolis are bracing for a surge in need as SNAP recipients contend with political uncertainty and new federal work requirements. At Joyce Uptown Food Shelf, volunteers say demand has climbed sharply in recent weeks, leaving storage rooms half-empty by midday. A visit on Nov. 1 offered a close look at how policy decisions are reverberating through one neighborhood.
The Humble Art of Chores
Chores have always been my North Star, mostly because they keep me rooted in reality while the world spins itself dizzy chasing status and outsourcing anything that requires bending over. Maybe the real secret is that doing your own dishes and fixing your own toilet builds more character than any pile of shiny purchases ever could.
Neighbors in The Spotlight: Justice Alan Page And Dahlia Baylor Bring “Baking up Love” to Life
Justice Alan Page’s newest children’s book, Baking Up Love, comes alive through neighborhood faces and heartfelt storytelling. Featuring young Dahlia Baylor, her mother Jackie and Page himself, the book captures the warmth of family, literacy and community connection. It’s a celebration of love, everyday kindness and the people who make this neighborhood extraordinary.
